In Iowa, a troubling rise in cancer cases has everyone talking, but there's a secret many are afraid to reveal. The state has recently pointed fingers at alcohol as a major cause of cancer, but locals believe another big factor is being overlooked: the chemicals used in farming.

A State in Crisis

DailyMail.com visited Iowa to understand the growing cancer problem. Doctors and residents with cancer shared their concerns. They found a surprising common factor: most people affected by cancer in Iowa aren’t heavy drinkers. This has led many to question if alcohol is the real cause.

The Iowa Statehouse, in the capital city of Des Moines, is home to the state's Senate, House of Representatives and Office of the Governor

The Chemical Connection

While a 2024 report highlighted alcohol as a health risk, many Iowans think that the true culprit is the state's heavy use of agricultural chemicals. Iowa uses more pesticides and fertilizers than any other state in the U.S., and th...